Norvan Jacket Women S Review

The arc teryx women s norvan jacket is a waterproof jacket for running and training in the backcountry.

Norvan jacket women s review.

If your waterproof jacket search has led you to the 299 arc teryx norvan sl your priorities are most likely as follows. This ultralight streamlined pocketless feature limited jacket is excellent for trail running and hiking. The arc teryx norvan jacket is one of the top jackets on the market for trail running mountain training or running in inclement weather in general. The arc teryx norvan is a very interesting blend between an ultralight rain jacket and a performance oriented hardshell.

For an even lighter alternative arc teryx s norvan sl hoody clocks in at 4 2 ounces or over 3 ounces less than the norvan. The norvan from arc teryx is a seemingly niche specific use hardshell. Weight waterproofness and breathability above all else another jacket that we ve recently tested with the same ambitions is the montane minimus 777 see our in depth review this shell sticks to a more traditional 3 layer pertex construction if you can. It is certainly that.

At first glance you might think this is not a versatile jacket unless you think outside of everything you ve ever known about hardshells. As the only running jacket in this lineup to carry the gore tex stamp the norvan retains reasonable breathability while providing a waterproof barrier that other jackets with water resistant treatments can t keep up with. That said it s much closer to a rain jacket and doesn t provide nearly the same performance or features.